Preview of President Obama's Trip to Asia

Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, previews President Obama's first trip to Asia since taking office the day before everyone heads out. Hear about what's in store for the trip and what the President and staff are looking forward to. This is the first of several regular updates from the trip to come.
November 12, 2009 (public domain)

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News & Politics

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• White House
• Obama
• Asia
• Tokyo
• Japan
• Singapore
• China
• Alaska
• Beijing
• Shanghai
• Seoul
• South Korea
• ASEAN 10

[TomThumbsFables]

Why are so many here are so disrespectful of our President?? He is trying and is doing a good job!! He needs to press harder so that we can have universal healthcare for everyone!! I am so proud that the majority of Americans saw through the lies of the repubican party and voted in this woderful President. So, why are you being so racist against Obama!!!!

[workathomenow1]

I love President Obama and agree that he has done a great job getting the economy back on track and working on health insurance reform as well as all the other wonderful things that he has done.

I feel President Obama is an exceptionally intelligent and capable President. He is going to be working on jobs creation soon -- which is also needed. Our current President really cares about the American people and our economic recovery. Americans hit the jackpot when we elected President Obama.

[hancockification]

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[bass109]

lord jesus will save the world, glory to his new kingdom on earth, new jerusalem and all heaven. earth is filled with his glory.

[newdebate]

Early reports are that this trip was a failure. Nothing accomplished at all.

[soldieroffortune1974]

The Obamanation has spoken,about what I don't know.They say he has done wonderful things,but can't offer a single verifiable, modicum of support to that statement. They seem happy to blindly follow wherever he is willing to lead, and continue to spout off unsubstantiated mantras. Obama hasn't succeeded in doing anything,except push his agenda.That's giving him too much credit really, to have an agenda, he is doing something, but it isn't for the benefit of the American people. I

[JimboVids]

Obongo hasn't done shit, and you're defending him because WHY?

[JimboVids]

You're just a tool. You're the type of person that could've been brainwashed by Jim Jones.

[groundhog2008]

You must only talk to skin heads and clansmen!! Most of America loves this President!! It takes time for Obama, and Democrats in Congress to fix the mess that Repubicans made the last 8 years!!

[groundhog2008]

Most Americans love seeing and hearing our wonderful leader!! He is doing a great job as President!! Hopefully he will deliver on his promise for healthcare reform, with a public option!!! He needs to press harder for this!!!! Obama's speeches still bring many of us to tears!!!! I feel like he is speaking directly to me when he speaks!!

[TomThumbsFables]

Sheik Mohammed should be tried in American court system. These men are human too. Where is the compassion, where is the humanity. They are prisoners of war, and should be treated like we wish to be treated in the same situation. I beleive that most of the men at Guantanimo are innocent! They wont get a fair trial because I am sure the military will make up some trumped charges against them so they will prove a point!!